KYC Analyst - German Speaking
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We are seeking a KYC Analyst to support a high‑visibility financial crime and compliance programme. This role focuses on customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), customer risk assessment, and the ongoing maintenance of KYC records in line with regulatory expectations—particularly those outlined under the German AML Act (GwG). You will play a key role in ensuring customer transparency, identifying onboarding and ongoing due diligence risks, and maintaining audit‑ready documentation across the customer lifecycle.Your Role: A Financial Crime Specialist Supporting KYC & Customer Due Diligence
Perform KYC, CDD and EDD reviews for new and existing customers in accordance with GwG requirements.
Assess customer ownership structures, business activities and source of funds/wealth.
Conduct periodic and trigger‑based KYC refreshes, ensuring customer profiles remain accurate and up to date.
Review and validate customer documentation, escalating gaps or inconsistencies where appropriate.
Apply a risk‑based approach to customer classification and ongoing monitoring.
Identify and escalate financial crime red flags related to customer onboarding and lifecycle management.
Ensure KYC decisions are clearly documented, defensible and aligned with BaFin expectations.
Support remediation exercises and regulatory reviews.
Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve KYC issues efficiently and within SLAs.
Record reviews, outcomes and risk decisions accurately in required systems (e.g. LOCS).
Contribute to continuous improvements in KYC processes and controls.
The Profile We’re Looking For:
Strong educational background; a degree in Finance, Legal or a STEM discipline is advantageous.
Knowledge of German AML regulations (GwG).
Strong command of the German language (C1 or above).
2+ years’ experience in KYC, CDD or EDD within a banking or financial services environment.
Experience reviewing customer documentation, ownership structures and risk indicators.
Familiarity with client onboarding tools and KYC platforms.
Strong understanding of AML, financial crime risk and regulatory expectations for customer due diligence.
Ability to interpret and apply financial crime guidance and industry standards.
Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and investigative skills.
Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively across teams and stakeholders.
Proficiency across Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Equal Opportunity & Compliance
Huron is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.